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title: New Galeon 500 Fly Test | A Trailerable Pocket Cruiser | Formula 457 CCS w/ 3x Mercury 600s
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The Boomershines continue their Great Loop adventure, petting stingrays and learning the ins and outs of yacht breakers.

| View in browser Hello Boater Galeon 500 Fly Inventive Design, Practical Engineering NEW TEST VIDEO. The Galeon 500 Fly displays eye-catching styling and the latest in advanced features including see-through fold-down balconies, but belowdecks, she’s all business with easy-access twin 725-hp D11s. Best cruise was at 2000 rpm and 27.2 mph for a range of around 214 NM. SEE CAPT. TRIP'S NEW TEST Beneteau Antares 8 OB Trailerable, Affordable and Versatile FEATURES VIDEO. The Antares 8 is a relatively affordable way to enjoy the pleasures of boat ownership in a compact, trailerable package. Sometimes called a "Pocket Cruiser" because of her 26'5" (8.05 m) LOA, she has a cuddy cabin that can overnight two. SEE OUR VIDEO Formula 457 CCS Entertain, Explore, Island Hop PERFORMANCE VIDEO. The 457 CCS is fast, sea-kindly and spacious, welcoming island hopping as part of a fishing/diving/exploring weekend. She gets there fast with triple 600-hp Mercurys — WOT was 60.8 in our test runs. She also serves as an entertaining platform with a buffet and lounge areas aft. SEE CAPT. SHELLEY & CAPT. TRIP Boat Club Membership in a Regal 33 SAV Tierra Verde, St. Pete, Florida SOVEREIGN BOAT CLUB. Sovereign Boat Club’s Regal 33 SAV in Tierra Verde, St Petersburg, FL now has a few memberships available. The cabin is air conditioned and has a full head with shower, while the cockpit has a wet bar with grill and seating for 12. For more information, go to www.sovereignboatclub.com. MORE INFO Propeller Pitch & Diameter BOATING BASICS. If your boat seems to lack in performance, tweaking the propellers could deliver a major improvement. Here are some reminders from Sean Horsfall of Len’s Cove Marina. SEE THE VIDEO Using Spring Lines to Undock in Wind BOAT HANDLING TIPS. Getting away from a dock with a strong wind or current holding you in is a bit tricky. Here’s how to use spring lines to do it smoothly, from the experts at Grady-White. SEE THE VIDEO Petting Rays and Coddling Boat Breakers Great Looping with the Boomershines As the Boomershine family continues their Great Loop adventure aboard an Ocean Alexander 56, the kids learn to carefully pet rays and dad continues to learn the intricacies of the yacht’s breaker system. SEE THE VIDEO Life is Better on a Boat  Lazy Day on the North Channel. Every day, we feature a new Life is Better on a Boat photo. Submit yours! EMAIL US Thanks for following us! Questions? Email: editorial@boattest.com   © 2024 All Rights Reserved Newsletter content may include sponsorships. BoatTEST strives for accuracy in all published material.  BoatTEST.com, LLC, 8A Halidon Ave, Newport, RI 02840 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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